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Japanese Pair Old Serene Swimming Duck Decoy Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Mallard Duck Decoys" iron garden lanterns is a rare find and are authentic old works of art. Their
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Tall Old Vintage Duck Decoy Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
original hand painting Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of old "Duck Decoy" motif iron garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Art Nouveau "Dragonfly Orchid" Garden Flower Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Paintings and Screens

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Iron

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lantern, Original Glass Eyes
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome lantern to admire at night..... Japan, this handsome quality old style "leaping frog" iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japan Fine Antique Cast "Bird Bamboo" Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
lifetime authenticity guarantee. About Japanese stone lanterns. Japan’s stone lantern tradition is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Blue Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Hard to Find Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique wall lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Old Hand Painted Mallard Swimming Decoy Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
motif iron garden lanterns is a rare find and are authentic old works of art. Their surfaces survive in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Old Family Gilt Standing "Wise Old Owls" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese pair adult and offspring gilt owls. Japan, a rare pair of old, attractive and sturdy
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Big Bold Antique Lantern "Organic Orb" Form with Fine Enameled Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare and handsome Lantern in "Organic Orb" form with fine enameled details. This is the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Signed Pair Old Owl Lighting Lanterns, Hard to Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Genuine signed Japan owl lanterns Hard to find pair (2) of Japanese owl lighting lanterns
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Large Antique "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details 100 Years
Located in South Burlington, VT
A first of its kind. Japan, an unusual hand cast ringing lantern or wind chime in the form of a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Pair Pagoda Roof Lighting Lanterns With Flower Form Side Panels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find Pair (2) " pagoda roof" form garden lanterns Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Large Old Lantern with Unique Hanger for Pots and Plants, Hard to Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual large-scale handcrafted lantern with hidden hangers in the underside that could
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Old Light House Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair Old "Eiffel Tower" Paris Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Iconic Find A Pair (2) Old Paris "Eiffel Tower" Architectural Lanterns. This handsome quality
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

A Pair Of Nautical Light House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern has circular screen sides with tree and bird motif, hinged door
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Patinated Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
lantern with a small candle or perhaps for burning incense, Japan, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Old "Duck Decoy" Iron Garden Lantern #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors See #3-825
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Garden Church Cast Iron Candle Lantern/Sculpture/Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-539 Japanese cast iron church candle lantern/sculpture/model.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Owl Hanging Lantern 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron owl sculpture from Japan. Holds one candle. Nice patina throughout. Stamped
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a votive candle within
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20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage outdoor garden (or indoors) Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Garden Cast Iron Pagoda Candle Lantern 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese cast iron candle lantern with roses and leaves Height without loop 10.5 Height with loop
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Vintage 1950s Asian Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Garden Verdigris Pagoda Cast iron Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese pagoda candle lantern with leave designs Height with loop 13" W Height without loop 11
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Vintage 1950s Asian Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Garden Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1785 Japanese garden candle lantern Remnants of yellow painted surface 12 " height to top of loop
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Vintage 1950s Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Blue Bird Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-793 Japanese hand cast garden blue bird lantern/garden ornament.
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20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
twist off iron candle cap, it dates to 1930s. It is labeled "made in Japan" on bottom. In a convenient
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Garden Two Frog Lighting Lantern /Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-792 pair Japanese garden frog lanterns /ornaments One frog hanging from decorative bracket the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
twist off iron candle cap, it dates to 1930s. It is marked JAPAN on its bottom In a convenient
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
twist off iron candle cap, it dates to 1930s. It is signed "Japan" on bottom. In a convenient portable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern The first we have seen of this iconic design
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Unusual Hand Painted Rooster Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-831 Japanese hard to find rooster candle lantern Marked on bottom Japan Remnants of original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Garden Unique Leaning Tower Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-833 Japanese Leaning Tower of Pisa lantern is a special find an authentic old work of art.  
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japan Old Pair "Butterfly" Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
charming motif . Japan, these handsome heavy hand cast quality old "Butterfly" motif tea garden lanterns
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20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Brilliant Design Butterfly Wing Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
light in all directions! An early example, this Japanese garden lighting lantern has bold sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Robin Blue Heart Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-724 Hand cast Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top Height to top of lantern 10".
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Rare Tall Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese design bottom round twist off iron candle cap, it dates to mid-20th century. In a convenient
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Roosters Lighting Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-843 Japanese hand cast and painted pair(2) cast iron roosters candle lanterns.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Vintage Standing Duck Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-823 Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors.       
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Pineapple Welcoming Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Japan, this handsome quality old "Pineapple" motif tea garden lantern is the first of it's kind we have
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Monumental Owl Tree Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans almost 90
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Butterfly" motif tea garden lantern is a charming example of the best Japanese design and crasftsmanship. In
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Lantern "Dancing Night Away"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an attractive and sturdy old vintage white iron lantern with male and female dancing figures
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Unique Design Witch s Hat Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Art Nouveau "Frog Orchid" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique slim Art Nouveau motif lantern with a charming "frog & orchid" motif. Found from a Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Pair of "Lotus Frog" Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
decorates all four sides of each of these lanterns. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Tall Garden Owl Candle Lantern/Incense Burner
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-821 Japanese tall hand cast garden owl candle lantern / incense burner. Retains it original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Owl Garden Lighting Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1013 Japanese oversized owl garden candle lantern with antique chain marked Japan on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Art Nouveau Style Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Art Nouveau style colorful butterfly garden lighting lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Rare Hand Painted "Duck Decoy" Lighting Lantern #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-825 Japanese old duck decoy iron garden lantern with remnants of hand painted colors Additional
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Antique Signed "Flying Bird" Harvest Moon Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
" antique iron suspension chain, from our recent Japanese acquisitions With a hard to find wren bird
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Bronze, Iron

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Japanese Iron Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese iron lantern available at 1stDibs. Each Japanese iron lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese iron lantern — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Japanese iron lantern bearing mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese iron lantern over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi and Otagiri Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Iron Lantern?

The average selling price for a Japanese iron lantern at 1stDibs is $698, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Iron Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lanterns are often made of paper or silk, with a bamboo wood frame. Traditionally a candle supplied the light, but many of them today are either battery or solar operated. Shop a collection of Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.